The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-11-18

EA4 EhnN4N &AIa#E4 w. NAaAA%
avs IN tha lookout for fresh con-
Quests, had determined to secure
s,anhea's attention. and was made
absolutely furious by his devotion TO
Nanda She could not retain HIM oy
har side Tor three consecutive
her Establishments fell less on tins
wsn o! tine world, who knew every
rhvsse Of a CoQuet's art, and thoughI
Tsra rather a clumsy work-wOman'
rhcu.a she did very we'll for a village
rirl. Maude's simple trankness ana
absence OF seIt-consCiousness suited
him far better, and he remained by
her side as much as possible.
Blu, Clara had determined upon one
Grand effort. and late in the evening
proceeded to make it. 49,,
Mr.. Black ard Maude were still
laughing and talking together III d
corner of the ballroom. Near by
stood George Campbell, his face dark
with anger, when Clara came tripping
towards him. her face wreathed with
artificial smiles.
4Oh, Mr.. Campbell" she cried; 81
am in such a quandary. Uncle and
aunt have gone home without me, and
| have 10 escort, and it Is so late"
She paused and looked appeallngly
not at George, but Stephen, fully
expecting that he would offer to DO
escort duty. But he seemed blind and
deaf to all but his companion, and
George was forced to respond.
81 shall be glad to see you to your
home, Miss Clara, If Miss Arthur will
wait here until my RETURN" he SAID,
slowly and reluctantly.
At this moment Stephen suddenly
recovered sight and hearing.
"Allow me to relieve you OF the care
of Miss Arthur" he c~OurteOusly said,
turning to George. ~ have a car
riage below, and shall be delighted to
take her home"
Before the irate lover could answer,
Maude spoke.
Thank you, Mr.. Black; that will
adjust matters nicely" she said, with
a bright smile. you need give your
self no concern on my account, Mr..
Campbell, but attend to Clara, II you
please"
What could George say? His face
grew darker than before as he STAN
mered out something about being
glad to oblige all parties, then offer
ed his arm to the no less discounted
and strobe rapidly away. And
it is certain that the little coquet new
er had a less entertaining escort than
young Campbell was that night.
An hour later, Maude s:ood on the
steps OF her house, bidding Stephen
Black goodnight.
"And l may call to take you to ride
tomorrow" he said, on parting.
Eyes. l shall be delighted to co."
said Maude; and then Mr.. Black
sprang into his carriage and drove
away.
Maude turned to enter the house,
when a weLl-known voice arrested her.
''Maude--one moment-Imus speak
to you"
4 gieam of amusement crossed the
arch face as she turned to con-
her lover. Not that there was
anything calculated to create amuse.
nsnt in the young mans appearance,
Tor he vas absolutely white with pas.
sion and jealousy.
why, George! is that your" asked
in innocent surprise. "Where
s Clara"
"Confound Clara!n he exclaimed, too
much in earnest to appear ridiculous.
IF it had not been for her-but never
that. Maude, are you going to
.ide with that fellow tomorrow
Certainly / am, she cooiiy an.
Swered. why not?"
because / forbid it, he hotly an
swered.
My dear boy, you have as yet no
right to forbid me to do anything, !"
vas the lofty response.
George ground his teeth together IA
mpotent rage. He felt that it would
not do to take too high a hand with
1he girl in her present mood.
II think" added Maude, as be RE-
NAMED silent, "that you have forgot
Ten our agreement OF last night. If
you remember
Il remember nothing except that 1
was q TOOL, Maude. burst out George,
her hand and holding it tight.
My darling, / have suffered so much
to-night that | can understand how
unfairly / treated you when ] fiirted
with that artfal little coduet-
MY dear George, = said Mande, sol
EMMY. ~ am surprised to see that
you dislike Miss Vaughan. In my
opinion she Is a sweet girl. without
aAh. Maudie, show mesome mercy
begged George, encouraged by the sly
in the girls eyes to carry the
hand be held to his lips. II have be.
haved like an unmitigated idiot, aud
don't deserve forgiveness; but you'll
not be cruel to me, viii vou dearg"
For answer, Maude extended to him
her other hand.
Eyes, George, ! forgive you, she
said meeting his ardent gaxe with her
frank. truthful eyes. sBut you must
let me accept Stephens invitation fol
tomorrow"
mo, no, Maude-I connot consent
to that.
"Nct i'll tell you that he is my